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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)

77
Mixed
Average of 6 professional reviews
4 of 6 recommend it · critics split
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 60–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 77.3 · 4 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 75

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)Image: Asus

6 professional reviewers tested the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024), and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and sound. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, TechRadar, Tom's Hardware and 3 more

The catch: Battery life is poor, and gaming results are inconsistent for the price.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    A stylish, powerful laptop that serves both gamers and creators, with a great screen, keyboard and audio.

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  2. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2024

    A premium, slim gaming laptop that doubles as a portable workstation, with solid performance and good looks.

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  3. 70
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2024

    A thin, light laptop with a lovely display and superb speakers, but gaming and productivity results were inconsistent and power-limited for a $3,300 machine.

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  4. 60
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024

    Attractive laptop with thoughtful design, but power-management quirks leave its CPU underused and gaming results fall behind rivals.

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  5. 85est.
    Hardware CanucksNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is a highly capable thin-and-light gaming laptop that, following a critical BIOS update, now delivers consistent and reliable performance.

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  6. 79est.
    Jarrod'sTechNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) is a highly portable and well-built 16-inch gaming laptop that delivers a great experience, though it comes with some compromises like soldered memory and high-pitched fan noise.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality3 of 6
Sound3 of 6
Design3 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price4 of 6
Battery life3 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) worth it?

Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Battery life is poor, and gaming results are inconsistent for the price.

Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)?

Critics split: scores range from 60 (Tom's Guide) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 30 points across 6 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.

What do critics dislike about the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)?

Price (4 of 6 reviews), Battery life (3 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.